U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 11, 2008
Northern Trust Corporation
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 0-5965 | 36-2723087 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
50 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois | 60603 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(312) 630-6000
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On November 11, 2008, Northern Trust Corporation (the Corporation) announced that William A. Osborn, Chairman of the Corporation and its principal subsidiary, The Northern Trust Company, is retiring as an executive officer of the company. Mr. Osborn will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors. On November 11, 2008, the Corporation issued a press release regarding the matters described above, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number |
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99.1 | Press Release of Northern Trust Corporation, dated November 11, 2008 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Northern Trust Corporation | ||||||
Date: November 11, 2008 | By: | /s/ Frederick H. Waddell | ||||
Frederick H. Waddell President and Chief Executive Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number |
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99.1 |
Press Release of Northern Trust Corporation, dated November 11, 2008 |